rein in
phrasal verb
reined in; reining in; reins in
1
: to limit or control (someone or something)
Congress must rein in spending.
You had better rein that kid in before she gets hurt.
2
: to make (an animal) stop by using reins
The rider reined in his horse.
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The potential for a government shutdown over the DHS appropriations vote gives Schumer and the Democrats the chance to rein in federal agents and get the ACA three-year extension back, too.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Fed ultimately, under new leadership, raised interest rates to punishing levels to rein in inflation, leading to surging borrowing costs in the '80s.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Will Crawford rein in pricing and profitability?
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Tully said his legal experience as a judge advocate would be critical for reining in a president acting outside the law.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Fed ultimately, under new leadership, raised interest rates to punishing levels to rein in inflation, leading to surging borrowing costs in the '80s.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Will Crawford rein in pricing and profitability?
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Tully said his legal experience as a judge advocate would be critical for reining in a president acting outside the law.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Rein in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rein%20in. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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